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Lot 1320: Pair of Ornate C. Nicoli Flintlock Pocket Pistols

Pair of Ornate C. Nicoli Italian Flintlock Pocket Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 4, 2019

Lot 1320: Pair of Ornate C. Nicoli Flintlock Pocket Pistols

Pair of Ornate C. Nicoli Italian Flintlock Pocket Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 4, 2019

Estimated Price: $4,500 - $6,500

A) C. Nicoli Pocket Pistol

Manufacturer: European
Model: Flintlock
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 48
Barrel: 5 3/8 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 936
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 166
Class: Antique
Description:

Carlo Nicoli/Nicolino is recorded as active in Northern Italy in the late 1600s and early 1700s. The locks are signed "C NICOLI" on the lower edges. The locks, barrels, and furniture have scrollwork and busts. The burl figured stocks are carved with raised flats.

Rating Definition:

Very good with mostly bright iron, aged patina on the brass, some minor pitting, rub wear, and minor scratches and dings. The restored stock is good and has multiple fairly discrete repairs, attractive figure, and small chips. Mechanically fine.



B) C. Nicoli Pocket Pistol

Manufacturer: European
Model: Flintlock
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 58
Barrel: 5 3/8 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 936
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 166
Class: Antique
Description:

See A.

Rating Definition:

Very good with fairly bright barrel and lock, aged patina on the brass, limited light pitting, and general minor scratches and rub wear. The restored stock is good and has several repairs, attractive figure and carving, and minor handling/storage marks. Mechanically fine.



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